Course Outline CHC50108 Diploma of Disability CHC50108 Diploma of Disability Why Health Industry Training Health Industry Training is passionate and committed to inspiring students to achieve their career goals and aspirations. If you want to be part of an exciting, fast growing industry the health and community services sector and Health Industry Training can fulfil that goal. The health sector is currently the largest employment and fasting growing sector in Australia. The opportunities for Australians are exciting and rewarding. To be part of this industry it is important you select the most appropriate training organisation to ensure you receive the necessary knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to secure a place. Health I dust T ai i g has a ea s e pe ie e i the health sector. We specialise in health and community services and keep well informed of the current and future trends occurring in the health and community services sector. Health Industry Training will help you successfully complete your qualification using an individual, supportive approach by providing you with a training plan individualised to suit your needs and lifestyle. Study your way, place and pace with the support of a personal trainer. It is recommended that you read this course outline in conjunction with the student handbook that is available on the Health Industry Training website. Inspiring students to achieve! CHC50108 Diploma of Disability CHC50108 Diploma of Disability Course Details Industry trends Duration Disabled Carers provide general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged and disabled persons in their own homes. Maximum 24 months Delivery Method Flexible (including online assessment), Work Placement Enrolment Method Open enrolment Prospect Career Roles Case manager Coordinator Client service assessor Local area coordinator Senior disability worker Program/service coordinator Assessment Methods Short answer questions Projects Case studies Workplace portfolio Research reports Work Placement CHC50108 Diploma of Disability In Australia, Disability Services are managed by each individual State and Territory. The national agenda and reforms, however, are determined by a collective group called the Community and Disability Services Ministers' Advisory Council (CDSMAC). The Council is comprised of a representative from each state and territory to drive matters of mutual interest and progress key national reforms in the areas of social and subsidised housing (excluding homelessness) child protection, disability, carers, seniors, concessions, disaster recovery and community services. Employment for this occupation rose very strongly in the past five years and in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for Aged and Disabled Carers to November 2018 is expected to grow very strongly. This is a very large occupation (127,000 in November 2013) suggesting that opportunities for Aged and Disabled Carers should be available in most regions. Course Information Delivery Method Insurance The Diploma of Disability is delivered through a blended delivery method. You will be provided with a Lea e ‘esou e a d Assess e t Booklet fo ea h unit of competency. In addition you will be provided with access to our online assessment platform where you will complete all theoretical assessments. It is anticipated that you will undertake a work placement. This will provide you with the necessary practical skills and workplace experience. Health Industry Training provides insurance to all students undertaking work placement as part of their qualification. Insurance covers Public Liability and Volunteer Workers insurance. Work Placement Duration: Minimum 300 hours Work placement outline Pre-requirements Depending on the organisation where your work placement will be conducted you may need to conduct a number of pre-placement requirements. All students will need to undertake a National Criminal Record check prior to placement. Health Industry Training can arrange the National Criminal Record check on your behalf for the cost of $18. Alternatively you can contact your local police station. Health Industry Training recognises that an important part of undertaking a qualification in health or community services is the practical component of the course. Work placement provides students with an a e ue to appl p a ti al skills i a eal life environment where you are able to practice the skills and knowledge you have learnt during the course. Assessment Methods Health Industry Training requires students to undertake a minimum of 300 hours work placement for the Diploma of Disability. Health Industry Training uses a range of assessment methods to ensure sufficient evidence can be gathered to demonstrate you can perform the tasks against the specified criteria. Assessment methods can include: When you have completed approximately two-third of your study load, Health Industry Training will endeavour to find a suitable organisation for your work placement. However, we encourage you to identify a suitable workplace within your local community. CHC50108 Diploma of Disability Short answer questions Projects Case studies Scenarios Reports Workplace portfolios Work placement logbook Research reports Presentations Recognition of Prior Learning Many of our students already have a high level of skills, knowledge and expertise that can be recognised through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL takes into account any previous formal study, work and life experience and then assesses this against the elements of competency to determine if you can receive credit toward a qualification. Students seeking recognition can apply for RPL on enrolment into a qualification or throughout the duration of their study. Credit Transfer If you have completed a unit of competency within your intended qualification with another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) you may be able to apply for a credit transfer or exemption. A copy of the original transcript must be provided when applying for a credit transfer. Admission Requirements Entry Requirements Minimum Age Requirements To enrol in the Diploma of Disability it is anticipated that you will have completed year 10 or equivalent. The minimum age for this course is 16 years old. If you are under 18 years of age your enrolment form must be signed by a parent or guardian. In addition students will need to provide Health Industry Training with their Unique Student Identifier number. IT Requirements To complete the course you will need access to a computer and the Internet. For us to provide you with access to the online assessment system you must provide Health Industry Training with an email address. Please provide this address on the enrolment form in the relevant space provided. In addition you will need basic computer skills to conduct research on your current topics and complete your assessments. In particular, you will need skills in word processing and PowerPoint presentations. CHC50108 Diploma of Disability Literacy, Language, Numeracy (LLN) Requirements Students must have an adequate level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills (LLN). Entry into the course requires English proficiency to Year 10 level or equivalent. Students are able to test their LLN skills by completing an appropriate level LLN test by emailing [email protected]. For additional information and support contact the Reading Writing Hotline at www.readingwritinghotline.edu.au Student Support Throughout your course with Health Industry Training, you will be provided with a range of support services depending on your individual needs. One-on-one trainer support: You will be provided with a trainer that has extensive experience and expertise in the course content and the industry sector. Our professional trainers are there to ensure you have a successful learning journey where you can contact them via phone or email. In addition to your trainer, the administration team can provide you with support including your enrolment, changes to contact details or study plan, assisting with accessing your online assessment system, progress report and any issues you may encounter throughout your course. Peer support Health Industry Training appreciates that distance/online learning can be an isolated experience for some students. To assist with isolation all students have the option to be part of a Facebook peer support group. Peer support groups can be a positive experience where you can study with like-minded people, ask questions relating to your course and build friendships. Financial support The Diploma of Disability is Austudy / Abstudy approved. Please contact your local Centrelink office for eligibility requirements and application. CHC50108 Diploma of Disability Fee-paying To assist students who are not eligible for funding, Health Industry Training offers financial assistance to students by allowing students to either: pay the cost of the course in full and receive a 10% discount on the full cost of the course; or take advantage of our affordable payment plan options (weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments) (see enrolment form for additional information) VET FEE-HELP VET FEE-HELP is a student loan scheme for Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector that is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). For eligible students, VET FEE-HELP provides you with the option of: deferring all of your tuition fees; or paying some of your tuition fees upfront and deferring the balance To be eligible for VET FEE-HELP students must: be an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who will be a resident in Australia for the duration of study; be undertaking study as a full fee paying student; provide a tax file number; ha e o pleted, sig ed a d su itted a ‘e uest for VET FEE-HELP Assista e fo o o efo e the census date; not exceed their FEE-HELP loan limit Course Structure The table below provides a recommendation for the order in which you should complete your units. On enrolment into the units you will be provided with learner guides, reference material and online access. 16 units are required for award of this qualification including: 11 core units 5 elective units Order of Study Unit type (Core/Elective) Unit Code Unit Title CHCAD504B Provide advocacy and representation services Core CHCCM404A Core CHCCW503A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs Coordinate complex case requirements (Note pre-requisite CHCCM404A) Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management Develop, implement and review services and programs to meet client needs Work intensively with clients CHCDIS511A Coordinate services for people with disabilities Core CHCINF505D Meet statutory and organisation information requirements Core CHCNET503D Develop new networks Core CHCORG506E Coordinate the work environment Core CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice Core CHCCM501A CHCCM503C CHCCS503B Core Core Core Core Five (5) elective units are to be selected. No particular order of completion is required. ONE of the following WHS units must be selected for this qualification HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes Elective HLTWHS501A Manage workplace WHS processes Elective Additional electives may also be selected from the list below HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Elective HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Elective CHCICS404B Plan and prove advanced behaviour support Elective CHCCS413B Support individuals with autism spectrum disorder Elective CHCDIS302A Maintain an environment to empower people with disabilities Elective CHCDIS313A Support people with disabilities who are ageing Elective CHCDIS400C Provide care and support Elective CHC50108 Diploma of Disability CHCDIS405A Facilitate skills development and maintenance Elective CHCDIS409B Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs Elective CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion Elective CHCDIS411A Communicate using augmentative and alternative communication strategies Elective CHCICS410A Support relationships with carers and families Elective CHCMH405A Work collaboratively to support recovery process Elective CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues Elective CHCMH501A Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery Elective CHCAOD511C CHCAOD512B Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues Develop and implement a behaviour response plan (Note pre-req CHCICS305B) Elective Elective CHCCS305C Assist clients with medication (Note pre-requisite HLTAP301B) Elective CHCCS425B Support health professional Elective HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context Elective CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to loss and grief Elective CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity Elective CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework Elective CHCCSL502A Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills Elective CHCCSL503B Facilitate the counselling relationship Elective CHCCSL507B Support clients in decision-making processes Elective CHCCSL509A CHCDFV402C Reflect and improve upon counselling skills (Note pre-reqs CHCCSL501A, CHCCSL503B, CHCCSL507B) Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence Elective Elective CHCDFV505C Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence Elective CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues Elective CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach Elective CHCPA402B Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach Elective CHC50108 Diploma of Disability CHCCH427B Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness Elective CHCCH522B Undertake outreach work Elective CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development Elective CHCCS505B Provide supervision support to community sector workers Elective CHCNET501C Work effectively with other services and networks Elective BSBWOR403A Manage stress in the workplace Elective CHC50108 Diploma of Disability How to Enrol Need More Information? Health Industry Training is dedicated to ensuring all students are enrolled in the course that will achieve their career aspirations. If you need help with choosing the right course for you please contact the administration team on 1300 381 415 or email [email protected] Ready to Enrol? Enrol online today. Visit our website at: www.healthindustrytraining.org, select your course a d li k E ol o ” OR Email [email protected] and request an enrolment pack OR Enrol by phone. Contact one of our friendly enrolment officers on 1300 381 415 CHC50108 Diploma of Disability
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